Memory Care Specialist/QMAP - The Commons

Hilltop Community Resources Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Inclusive work environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Hilltop Community Resources is seeking a Memory Care Specialist/QMAP in Grand Junction, CO. The role focuses on compassionate memory care, safe oversight, and memory-specific activities while upholding dignity and resident rights.

We offer flexible schedules, a supportive team, and opportunities for growth within a values-driven organization committed to community impact.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus one year of direct care experience with Alzheimer’s population.
• Minimum 18 years of age; valid QMAP certification for the QMAP role.
• CPR/First Aid certification and Food Handler’s Card required within six months.
• Hilltop Dementia Certification required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide ethical, professional care aligned with Hilltop values and resident rights.
• Follow Hilltop, Fountains, and state/federal rules and policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries and dignity of residents.
• Provide protective oversight and report safety concerns.
• Assist with social activities, transportation, and events.
• Ensure sanitation and safety of living areas and equipment.
• Deliver personal care per care plans and document care.
• Assist with ambulation and meals/activities.
• Perform housekeeping tasks and cleanliness duties.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Fluent in Reading English

Leadership

Public Speaking

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Education

High School Diploma or GED

QMAP Certification

CPR/First Aid

Food Handler’s Card

Hilltop Dementia Certification

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Memory Care Specialist/QMAP - The Commons

Job Category: Full-Time

Requisition Number: MEMOR004049

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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The Commons
Grand Junction, CO 81506, USA

Description

Hilltop's mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun.

Who We Are: At Hilltop Community Resources, we are more than a multi-faceted non-profit organization that serves our community. We’re a large and vibrant collection of creative and driven individuals that each play a unique and important part in what we do every day. Headquartered in beautiful Western Colorado, Hilltop is invested in the betterment of where we live, work and play. For 75 years, Hilltop has provided resources and support for a wide range of people of all ages, stages and walks of life. Our approach is rooted in our values that we weave into everything we do. We care about people and prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture.

The Part You’ll Play: Working at Hilltop is a fantastic opportunity with lots of chances for growth, connection and team building. Hilltop values the employee experience and promotes a culture of purpose and belonging for every employee. We believe work can be fulfilling and fun. This role is no exception. An overview of this position entails…

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of Hilltop’s Assisted Living Communities (ALCs), including Service 1, how we treat each other, and Service 2, how we treat our residents. Service 1 and Service 2 is demonstrated by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.

2. Understand and strictly follow all applicable Hilltop, Fountains, and state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

3. Maintain professional boundaries with all residents, while maintaining the dignity, confidentiality, services, and rights of every client.

4. Providing protective oversight, to include assisting residents, maintaining a safe physical environment, redirecting and assisting disoriented or confused residents, applying and following house rules and honoring resident rights, appropriately reporting and assisting residents experiencing difficulties, and identifying and monitoring visitors to the facility.

5. Providing social supervision, including helping with transportation and ambulation to events, assisting with communication of and attendance to social events, and assisting with general socialization.

6. Providing for the sanitation and safety of residents, including monitoring the safety of the living and common areas, removing and reporting any safety hazards, maintaining safety supplies, redirecting residents away from unsafe areas or situations, etc.

7. Providing personal care to residents as directed by the specific care plan and appropriately documenting care given.

8. Monitoring ambulation and assisting residents to and from meals and/or activities.

9. Performing housekeeping duties to include but not limited to mopping, dusting, trash removal, linen change, stocking supplies, vacuuming, disinfecting/sanitizing, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning bedrooms, cleaning living rooms, cleaning wheel chairs and walkers, organization of apartment, and laundry.

10. Answering radio, pager, and pendant requests for assistance.

11. Assist residents with memory care activities and social supervision.

12. Order meals for residents and serve as needed, clean and sanitize the dining area.

13. Redirection and de-escalation of behavioral residents.

More Specifically, In This Role We Request: This position requires some specific skills that we hope you can bring.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) plus one year of direct care experience working with the Alzheimer’s population preferred. Experience providing personal care and assistance with ADL’s required. Minimum 18 years of age required. A valid QMAP certification is required for the Memory Care Specialist QMAP position.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handler’s Card (required within six months of employment)
• Hilltop Dementia Certification (required within six months of employment)

Now Tell Us About You: Here’s your chance to shine! Hilltop recognizes the unique experiences, and skill sets every individual brings to the table. We know the journey is different for everyone. Please apply to share your background, education, previous experience or special qualities you can bring to this role. This position will stop accepting applications on 09/11/2026.

Before you join the Hilltopper Community: Connections come with care! Before you join our team, you will be required to go through some background checks and health clearances to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

CLEARANCES & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

• Hilltop Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Colorado Adult Protective Services Background Check (CAPS)
• Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) Check
• Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List
• Any other required vaccination

Perks and Benefits to Sweeten the Pot:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
  • The starting wage range for the Memory Care Specialist role is $17.85 to $18.74 per hour. The starting wage range for the Memory Care QMAP role is $18.35-$19.27 per hour.
  • Check out our full benefits package here: Hilltop Community Resources Benefits Guide
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
  • The Memory Care Specialist/QMAP position has the following open schedules:
    • Sunday-Thursday from 6 am-2:30 pm
    • Overnights Friday-Monday 10p-8a
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Critical Thinking

Expert

Expert

Fluent in Reading English

Expert

Expert

Leadership

Expert

Public Speaking

Expert

Preferred

Microsoft Access

Expert

Microsoft Excel

Expert

Microsoft Power Point

Expert

Microsoft Word

Expert

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Required

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) plus one year of direct care experience working with the Alzheimer’s population preferred. Experience providing personal care and assistance with ADL’s required. Minimum 18 years of age required. Valid QMAP certification required for the Memory Care QMAP position.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR/First Aid

Preferred

QMAP

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